Cultural vs. Physical Anthropology

Grade 1045 min

aligned to Hsp3c B2.1, B2.3, B3.1, B3.2

Learning Objective

I can define cultural anthropology and explain how it differs from physical anthropology.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

What Is Cultural Anthropology?

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Imagine you're explaining cultural anthropology to a friend who thinks all anthropologists study dinosaurs. How would you define cultural anthropology for them, based on what you learned in the video? The video describes cultural anthropology as the "granddaddy" of anthropology. What does this suggest about its focus compared to physical anthropology, which you've already studied? A museum curator is organizing an exhibit about local customs and traditions. How might a cultural anthropologist contribute to this exhibit, based on their approach to studying culture as described in the video?

Teacher Guide

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